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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,415.70, 513,623.55 and 155,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,415.70, 513,623.55 and 155,791.70 is: 233,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,415.70 : 513,623.55 = 155,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,415.70/513,623.55 = 155,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,415.70x = 513,623.55 × 155,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,415.70x = 80,018,286,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018,286,014.54/342,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,687.55

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